Pilgrim's badge

This lead pilgrim's badge was found in Silvertown in London. It dates from the 14th century.

The badge features St Andrew and his cross.

Pilgrimage was important in medieval religious life. Churches associated with saints and their relics became centres of pilgrimage. Badges made from pewter or lead signified that the wearers has visited a place of pilgrimage.

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Online ID:	000-100-045-823-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.KJ 320
Date:	14th century
Material:	Base metal. Inscription: IAIC A VAAT (some retrograde or upside down)
Dimensions:	38 mm H x 21 mm W x 2 mm depth
What:	Badge, pilgrim's
Subject:
Who:	St Andrew
Where:	England, London, Silvertown, Billingsgate Lorry Park
Event:
Description:	Pilgrim's badge cast in base metal, rectangular with loops (one missing and one broken), with a design of St Andrew on his cross surrounded by letters, found in Silvertown, London
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